A Tropical Paradise for the Taste Buds and the Mind

Bud Basics

A Vancouver Island native, Sweet Island Feminized (also known as Island Sweet Skunk) has been around since the 90s and is widely regarded on the 420 scene as one of the most delectable Sativa-leaning hybrids available.

An aromatic treat for the taste buds, this weed evokes imaginings of secret, tropical island getaways with her grapefruit scented smoke and sugary taste. All the while, quick-hitting cerebral effects set the mind whirring with energy and clarity, making this cannabis a choice companion for hitting the books or a party - you choose.

Developed by breeding stable variants of Sweet Pink Grapefruit and Big Skunk #1, this pot has borrowed the rich flavors of both parents alongside a hardy growth trait that makes her a dream for cultivators. Unusually fragrant with tropical notes, Sweet Island steps up to her heritage to provide high-quality nugs capable of alleviating physical and mental tortures alike, much to the joy of medicinal cannabis consumers across the globe.

Cultivating this ganja at home is a simple affair, thanks to feminized seeds and great genetics. Tall and elegant, this marijuana might need her height controlling to make her manageable, but that only serves to work in your favor by boosting overall yields.

Flavor and Fragrance of Sweet Island Feminized

Sweet and pungent, Sweet Island Feminized has a complex fragrance of wood and fruit notes that combine to create an aroma reminiscent of tropical grapefruits and an island paradise.

Once you light up, this sophisticated scent develops into a smooth and creamy smoke that’s sweeter in taste, with a sugary, skunk-like undertone.

Effects

Sativa-leaning, Sweet Island Fem is well-loved for her energizing high and upbeat effects, quick to hit the mind with a surge of euphoria that boosts vigor and jolts the mind and body into movement.

This ganja's focusing effect is coveted by students and office workers alike, capable of increasing concentration and productivity, allowing you to really work your way through that list of chores.

Still, that doesn’t mean that this herb is all work and no play. As a recreational weed, she’s likely to induce fits of the giggles and is ideal for parties and social occasions, ushering out pesky inhibitions and bringing out your chatty side with just a toke or two. We’d suggest pairing this effect with snacks though, as the munchies are bound to hit sooner or later.

Once the mind is uplifted to its peak, the mellow side of Sweet Island Fem kicks in to provide a pleasant relaxation that’s all-encompassing but mild enough not to cause couchlock. Spreading a sense of calmness throughout the body, you’ll find yourself chilled out and worry-free, but mobile enough to remain active.

Though her THC levels aren’t as high as some other strains, these buds can still have a powerful enough effect to overwhelm newbies, particularly in large doses. Minor inconveniences such as dry, red eyes and cottonmouth are likely for all tokers, but for those sensitive to THC, or inexperienced with cannabis, Sweet Island can induce headaches, dizziness, paranoia and anxiety.

Medical Uses of Sweet Island Feminized

For fast-acting and long-lasting relief, Sweet Island Feminized is potent medicinal marijuana (MMJ) for the mitigation of many physical and psychological health conditions. Since she’s Sativa-leaning, this strain doesn’t sedate patients, making her highly sought after and an excellent all-natural alternative to traditionally prescribed OTC synthetic medications.

Boasting anxiolytic and antidepressant properties, this herb stimulates euphoria to ease the intrusive symptoms of mood disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression and PTSD. Patients with attention deficit disorders such as ADHD have also reported that this cannabis can help to boost concentration and focus and to prevent fidgeting.

As an analgesic and anti-inflammatory with average levels of THC, Sweet Island is ideal for patients seeking refuge from conditions such as headaches, migraine, backache, joint pain, arthritis, muscle spasms and fatigue - helped along by her strong muscle-relaxing effect.

Capable of functioning as an anti-emetic and inducing serious hunger pangs, this ganja also works well for those struggling with lack of appetite and nausea, such as from an eating disorder or as a side effect of chemotherapy.

Growing Sweet Island Feminized Seeds

Sweet Island Feminized might well be one of the easiest to grow marijuana hybrids available, thanks to her excellent genetics. Both hardy and straightforward to cultivate at home, she’s also quick to flower and requires little in the way of attention and care in comparison to other strains.

Indoors, the main consideration for this plant is her height, as she can grow to around 120 centimeters when mature and requires a good amount of vertical space. Her stature is ideal for utilizing a Screen of Green (SOG) technique to control her height, which encourages more lateral growth.

High-Stress Training (HST) techniques such as pruning and topping can also help, and encourage good light and airflow through her branches, particularly lower down. Both of these methods encourage the development of additional bud sites, which will also boost the final yield.

For those extra buds to stay healthy, temperatures for Sweet Island Fem should be kept between 20° and 26°C, with a Relative Humidity (RH) level of between 40% and 50%, which should work to prevent pathogen attacks.

It’s also worth noting that this plant is pungent, and can draw unwanted attention. As such, it’s worth investing in a good odor filtration system. Indoors, this plant will yield around 300 grams of dense buds per square meter.

If you prefer to cultivate your cannabis outdoors, then take into consideration the weather before you plant these beans, as, like most strains, she prefers a warm, dry environment much like the Mediterranean or California. With plenty of sunshine, this baby will flourish, yielding up to 200 grams per plant, ready to be harvested in early October (in the northern hemisphere).

Summary

She might have been around for a while, but Sweet Island Feminized hasn’t lost her touch, and stands strong as a cannabis classic. Well-regarded as a tasty marijuana pick-me-up, this ganja is gold for recreational tokers seeking aid with focus and concentration, or to bring introverts out of their shells at parties. Either way, she’s too good not to be shared, with sweet Sativa effects.

Overflowing with sweet fruity flavors and a bitter grapefruit twist, this creamy smoke works wonders as more than just a good time, and functions as a top-level MMJ to reprieve symptoms both physical and psychological.

Luckily for patients for the world over, she’s a straightforward strain to grow at home. Sweet Island Fem is tall and requires a fair bit of space, but if you have the know-how to train her, can be grown in most indoor environments without any trouble, and yields pretty well for your efforts.